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About the speaker: A Research Coordinator at Nature Conservation Foundation, Amrita is an ecologist currently working on large carnivores of South India. With an International Masters in Applied Ecology under Erasmus Mundus program, she’s had the opportunity to work in amazing ecosystems across continents on the ecology of amphibians, sea turtles and bats. She constantly seeks to apply her research to on-ground conservation and hopes to expand her efforts beyond borders soon.

What will you learn: In this session you’ll learn about:

• Ideas on how to start thinking about a career in environmental science/wildlife conservation
• Potential avenues to explore in the wildlife conservation sector
• How to get involved with organisations through volunteering and internships
• How to build your CV with transferable skills to succeed
• Share useful resources, websites to look out for
• Practical tips and advice on how to approach people you want to work in this sector

Resources:

• Young Ecologists Talk and Interact – https://www.freelists.org/list/meetyeti
• Instagram: Women of the Wild (@womenofthewildindia)
• https://www.conservation-careers.com/

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